Submitted by: John C. Monk

Fritz Ditsch

June 1, 1942 - Nov. 9, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Fritz Joe Ditsch, 67 of Romulus, MI, passed on Nov. 9, 2009. He was born June 1, 1942, in Mishawaka, IN, and lived in South Bend. Beloved husband of Patricia L. (Holliday) Ditsch. Dear father of David J. Ditsch, Willis, MI, Robert J. Ditsch, Romulus, MI, and Linda K. (Daniel) Chapman of Romulus, MI; grandfather of Jordan Ditsch; brother of Hans (Carol) Ditsch, South Bend, IN, Lorne (Betty) Ditsch , California, Mrs. Virginia Meyers, South Carolina and Mrs. Hazel Puckett, North Carolina. Preceded in passing by his parents, Harold J. and Marie (Nichols) Ditsch; brothers, August and Harold; sisters, Mary and Martha. Fritz was a veteran of the United States Navy. Services Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. in Crane Funeral Home, 36885 Goddard Road, Romulus, MI 48174 (734) 941-9200 where friends may call today, November 13, 2009 from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday after 9 a.m. Interment at Romulus Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to American Diabetes Association .

Published in South Bend Tribune on November 13, 2009